Yearly Archives: 2008

Orkin and CDC Expand Invaluable Educational InitiativeATLANTA, November 4, 2008 – Specialists from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) educated hundreds of Orkin residential and commercial pest control technicians across the coun… Continue reading →

Orkin Commercial Services has partnered with NSF International to provide free educational resources to the food processing industry. Each online tool equips business owners and operators in the fight against pests, while preparing them for audits. A… Continue reading →

U.S. and Canadian Winners Honored for Integrated Pest Management ExcellenceSeven North American companies were named 2008 Gold Medal IPM Partner Award winners by Orkin, Inc., The IPM Institute of North America, and NSF Cook & Thurber for their outs… Continue reading →

Hoteliers take note – and action – in response to guests’ concerns
ATLANTA, September 29, 2008 – As travelers pack in those last minute summer trips, a poll released today by Atlanta-based pest control company Orkin, Inc. reveals that… Continue reading →

ATLANTA, September 30, 2008 – Orkin Commercial Services has partnered with NSF International to provide free educational resources to the foodservice industry. Each online tool equips business owners and operators in the fight against pests, whi… Continue reading →

Three Orkin Technicians Honored by BASF for Expertise, Service and LeadershipATLANTA, Sept. 10, 2008 – For the second year in a row, BASF Professional Pest Control named three Orkin, Inc. termite technicians to its 16-member 2008 Termidor® te… Continue reading →

ATLANTA, August 14, 2008 – Atlanta-based Orkin, Inc. recently added Robert McFarland to its executive team as the vice president of marketing. Allen Janusz also joined the company as the director of e-commerce.
“To further enhance Orkin&rsq… Continue reading →

ATLANTA, August 14, 2008 – Atlanta Business magazine recently named Glen Rollins, president of Orkin, Inc. and vice president of parent company Rollins, Inc., as one of its “Top 25 Atlantans to Watch.” Rollins and executives from othe… Continue reading →

Free Lessons Help Schools Meet Learning Objectives and Reduce Pesticide UseATLANTA, June 17, 2008 – Atlanta-based pest control company Orkin, Inc. and several national advocates for environmentally responsible pest control in schools are introduc… Continue reading →

“SafeShield” Combines Comprehensive Pest Management and Food-Safety Training
ATLANTA, May 17, 2008 – Orkin Commercial Services, the largest provider of commercial pest management services in North America, launched a new service at the Nati… Continue reading →

ATLANTA, April 15, 2008 – Healthcare professionals looking to bring their facilities’ pest management programs in line with industry best practices have a new resource at their fingertips. Orkin Commercial Services and the American Society … Continue reading →

Decrease in Termite Swarms Has Homeowners Mistakenly Dropping Their GuardATLANTA, April 11, 2008 – The arrival of warmer spring weather typically announces the return of swarming termites in and around homes in the United States. However, accordi… Continue reading →

To save lives in Africa and help American homeowners reclaim their yards, Orkin, Inc. has launched a new campaign to Fight the Bite of the mosquito and wage war on this disease-carrying pest. As part of Orkin’s Fight the Bite, parent company Roll… Continue reading →

ATLANTA, March 25, 2008 – Pest control leader Orkin, Inc. will debut a new consumer advertising campaign March 24 to highlight the century-old company’s role as a home protection expert. Designed by The Richards Group, Orkin’s adverti… Continue reading →

Termites101.org Explains Termite Identification, Prevention, Treatment and ControlATLANTA, Feb. 27, 2008 – United States homeowners now have a new tool to help them learn how to protect their homes from termites — Termites101.org. The inter… Continue reading →

Atlanta-based Orkin, Inc. was recognized by Training magazine as part of its prestigious Top 125 list, which was announced at Training’s annual awards banquet Monday evening, Feb. 4. Orkin ranked No. 92. This is the sixth consecutive year the co… Continue reading →